Flights to Glasgow

Glasgow is regularly named among the top destinations to visit in the UK and it’s easy to see why. Scotland’s second largest city might not be the capital – that’s Edinburgh, on the east coast – but it’s certainly a capital of culture. Flights to Glasgow will help you understand why the city is renowned for its vibrant creative arts and music scene, as well as some of the best restaurants, lounges, and live music venues in the world.

Glasgow city centre, known as the Merchant City, is home to some the best places to eat, drink and shop in Europe – including the impressive shopping mall, the St Enoch Centre. There are markets, museums and art galleries everywhere, including the beautiful Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum, and lots of traditional eateries offering a warming ambience when the weather gets chilly. These cosy nooks are also good spots to try local dishes, such as haggis with ‘tatties and neaps’ (potatoes and turnips) and ‘cock-a-leekie’ (chicken and leek) soup.

As one of the finest Victorian cities in Great Britain, the city is rich in history too. You can stroll along the River Clyde and soak up Glasgow’s maritime past, before stopping along the waterfront for a coffee. For sports fans, Glasgow is home to not one but two historic football teams – Celtic and Rangers – one of the oldest and greatest rivalries in club football, the Old Firm derby.

This passion extends beyond the sporting arena: the city is proud of its past and its traditions, but is also always looking ahead to the future. And as brilliant as the place is, it’s really the people who make Glasgow. Scots are nothing if not convivial, and Glaswegians bring a charm that’s as unique as it is appealing.

What to do in Glasgow

Relax in Pollock Country Park

Just a 10-minute train ride from Glasow's city centre you'll find the award-winning Pollock Country Park, 140 acres of lush lawns and gardens. It regularly hosts community events such as dray rides and organised sunrise walks, and boasts the Pollock House, an 18th century home with an impressive art collection.

2060 Pollokshaws Road
Lanarkshire
G43 1AT
+44 141 287 5064

Visit the culture trio

You’re spoiled for choice when it comes to culture in Glasgow. The Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum, home to almost 10,000 pieces, is the most visited attraction in the UK outside London, and admission is free. Visit it and the Riverside Museum and the People's Palace and Winter Gardens and you'll have completed the 'Cultural Trio' of Glasgow.

Visit the Necropolis

Friends of the Necropolis offer free two-hour walking tours around the historic site from which the organisation takes its name. The passionate, very knowledgeable volunteer guides will tell you all about the lives – and often fascinating deaths – of the graveyard's residents. And the views over Glasgow are spectacular.

Where to eat in Glasgow

Ubiquitous Chip (Scottish)

Not only is the Ubiquitous Chip the best-named place to eat in Glasgow, it's one of the oldest. This award-winning restaurant has a menu that uses only local Scottish ingredients, and it’s been going for almost 50 years. Keep an eye out for special events, like the jazz lunches.

12 Ashton Lane
Lanarkshire
G12 8SJ
+44 141 334 5007

The Squid & Whale (Mexican)

If you’re looking for a friendly, cosy spot for a laid-back dinner, the Squid & Whale is a good choice. This relaxed Mexican restaurant in Glasgow also has an impressive selection of craft beverages, which you can use to wash down the lengthy menu of tacos, burritos, antojitos and daily specials.

372-374 Great Western Road
Lanarkshire
G4 9HT
+44 141 339 5070

The Dhabba (Indian)

Dhabbas are roadside diners in northern India, which is where this restaurant’s cuisine comes from. The chefs here have cooked for presidents in their homeland, so they know their stuff. Be sure to try the dum pukht – curries slow-cooked and sealed in pots with thin layers of bread.

44 Candleriggs
Lanarkshire
G1 1LE
+44 141 553 1249

Places to stay in Glasgow

Blythswood Square

This five-star spa hotel has 100 rooms that get the balance between classic and contemporary just right. You can choose from a range of sizes, from the compact but comfortable Standard Room to the Penthouse Suite. Even if you don’t stay the night, it's worth visiting for the popular afternoon tea or hanging out in the lively lounge.

11 Blythswood Square
Glasgow City
G2 4AD
+44 141 248 8888

Hotel du Vin

Set on a tree-lined Victorian terrace in the fashionable West End, this is one seriously stylish hotel. As well as its fashionable lounge, bistro and bedrooms, Hotel du Vin even has its own cigar room. It’s also conveniently located just 30 minutes from beautiful Loch Lomond.

1 Devonshire Gardens
Glasgow City
G12 0UX
+44 141 378 0385

ABode Glasgow

Just like Glasgow itself, ABode Glasgow feels both modern and old world at the same time. This 59-room townhouse is beautifully designed, and the wooden panelling and floor-to-ceiling bookcases will make you feel like you’re in a cosy cabin. It’s the perfect setting to relax and plan your holiday.

129 Bath Street
City Centre
Lanarkshire
G2 2SZ
+44 141 221 6789

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